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MD's Youngest Olympian Competing Friday: Patch PM

Aunt charged in children's deaths | Kayaking for a cause | Henrietta Lacks lawsuit | Phoebe Bacon advances in Olympics | Two-time lotto win.

Phoebe Bacon of Team United States competes in the first Semifinal of the Women's 200m backstroke on day seven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 30.
Phoebe Bacon of Team United States competes in the first Semifinal of the Women's 200m backstroke on day seven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Tokyo Aquatics Centre on July 30. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Here are the share-worthy stories from Maryland Patches to talk about tonight:

Chevy Chase's Phoebe Bacon Advances To 200-Meter Backstroke Final

Maryland's youngest athlete in the Tokyo Olympics is nearing her first Olympic medal.

Find out what's happening in Bethesda-Chevy Chasefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Aunt Arrested After Siblings Found Dead In Car By Police

Baltimore County police officers found two young children dead in a vehicle.

Father, Son Kayak Chesapeake Bay To Raise Money For Hunger Relief

An Elkridge father and son just finished a 14-day journey.

Find out what's happening in Bethesda-Chevy Chasefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Family Of Henrietta Lacks To Sue Pharmaceutical Companies

Companies are using 'HeLa' cells without permission, her Baltimore descendants say.

New MD Superintendent Urges Schools To Move Needle On Learning Loss

With federal and state funding in place, he said: "This is really a moment to get it right."

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